Fussy Eater.

[megan07]

HI Could someone please tell me, is it OK to give my dog porridge for his breakfast, he is getting soooooo fussy about what he will have in the morning.
He will not have anything savory, when he wakes up and i do try to be careful with his diet , thank you for any suggestions, XXX :-))

[lankeela]

Once a dog reaches a year old he really only needs one meal a day, although you can split it into two. Dogs really should eat dog food, not human food, as they have different requirements to us.

You may find that feeding him porridge will make him put on weight, without giving him the necessary nutrients he needs.

[megan07]

HI lankeela, thank you for your reply, i do have to be very careful what i give him he is a basset hound and it is not good for him to be over weight.
He is just getting so picky, and he is very very stubborn,
Thanks love megan. XX

[doglady]

Try hardening your heart and making him eat dog food. If you think about it, dogs that are treated badly eat wood if they get hungry enough.

Give him dog food, and allow him 15 minutes to eat what he is given. If he doesn't eat it, take it away and don't give him anything else until his next mealtime. He won't starve if there is food offered to him and he is hungry enough.

Also, don't add nicer food to his bowl after you've given it to him, if it's to try and make him eat. He'll learn that if he doesn't eat, something nicer will come along. Give him nice leftovers and treats by all means, but put them in before you give him the food, or after he has finished his portion.

Have fun!!!

[megan07]

Thank you doglady, i love him so much and he know's it, i think he likes to try and get his own way.
Love megan. xx

[Illyria54]

2 of my dogs won't eat anything in the morning, they only get fed once a day, the older 2 get fed twice, the 2 youngsters don't even look for food in the morning and don't bother the others when they get their brekkie. (thankfully!)

[megan07]

Thank you illyria, have a lovely day, megan. xx